No-Cook

While the Vanilla Cookie Dough (page 41) is good to have on hand and frozen for activities with kids, the chocolate version is perfect to keep stored if you do a lot of entertaining, as the last-minute preparation is just as easy, but the rich chocolate flavor makes it more appropriate for special occasions. By varying the thickness and size of the cookies, you can make them into a dainty dessert or a substantial accompaniment for a bowl of ice cream or chocolate mousse.

This refreshing dessert is inspired by sgroppino, an Italian specialty. Prosecco is an authentic choice, but feel free to use any type of sparkling wine, or even champagne.

Use the extra loin from the Pork Loin with Figs and Port Sauce (page 217) in the recipes below (you’ll have enough meat to make both).

Use the extra loin from the Pork Loin with Figs and Port Sauce (page 217) in the recipes below (you’ll have enough meat to make both).

Turn leftover meat from Flank Steak with Parsley-Garlic Sauce (page 194) into one of these weeknight dinners. The steak for the salad can be served cold, while the steak in the fajitas will warm through as it gets cooked with the rest of the ingredients.

Roast beef sandwiches make good use of meat left over from Roast Beef with Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes (page 182). Here are two unexpected takes on the classic.

Roast beef sandwiches make good use of meat left over from Roast Beef with Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes (page 182). Here are two unexpected takes on the classic.